Chapter 900

Dustin sat across the circular table, his gaze fixed upon Nikki Horst, a moment of shock etched across his face.

He wore an expression of astonishment, his features mirroring disbelief.

It was hard for him to fathom that the person who had administered the potion was none other than Nikki Horst.

“Is it really you? How could it possibly be you?!”

Cornelius’s eyes widened, his emotions oscillating between shock, bewilderment, and an underlying anger.

Never had he anticipated that Nikki Horst, who had been treated with kindness by Dustin, would be revealed as a traitor.

“Apologies… I’m so sorry…”

Confronted with the inquiries, Nikki Horst’s eyes darted away, her countenance heavy with guilt.

She dared not even lift her gaze.

“Why?”

Dustin’s incredulity was palpable, three simple words escaping his lips with effort.

Nikki Horst held the place of a younger sister due to Nelson’s association, and he had endeavored

every possible hardship to journey to the Jade Maid Palace to extricate her from

conceived that his

Palace is my home. They’re my family. I

Horst’s head shook, her voice strained with

her master’s will, nor could

Jade Maiden Palace

His confusion was genuine.

cast out from the school and treated with disdain, he couldn’t fathom why Nikki Horst clung tenaciously to her loyalty and continued to

“I… I…”

began to speak, but words seemed to elude

her head, settling into silence. “Young man, is your

Maid Palace. Naturally, she owes me allegiance. If blame is to

its spots. Who asked you to place your

erupted from the Jade Girl Palace

triumph, as if they’d emerged victorious from a

I’m a fool. I invested my heart and soul into someone I’d

and affection didn’t extend universally, as

Girl Palace and its inhabitants had skewed his

his utmost efforts on Nikki Horst’s behalf would eventually awaken her

proved far removed from his

like an afterthought,

ingratitude sent shivers down

out. If you wish to survive, hand over the Jade Girl

Jade Girl Scripture. Please

Nikki Horst stepped forward, presenting a small book, almost

Scripture Dustin had given her during their earlier meal, each word inscribed by

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